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Inviting Viewers to Help Solve Vintage Movie Mysteries! 19th Annual Event features Guest Speakers including Film Producers, Screenwriters, & Historians! Click HERE to Buy Tickets Online limited Seating… 1st come, 1st serve SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THE WEST ORANGE CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL February 11th is Thomas A. Edison’s birthday. Supreme Bakery donated a tasty photo …

West Orange Classic Film Festival’s is BACK! Starting Sun., January 12th, 2025 Read More »

Meet West Orange Arts Council artists Judyann Affronti and Cathy McCoy Bristol and explore their works at a free Artist’s Reception on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 4–7 p.m. at the West Orange Arts Center at 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and the chance to witness the debut of …

Two Ladies in Leopard: Judyann Affronti & Cathy McCoy Bristol Pop Up Read More »

Exhibit: Nov. 9 – Nov. 30, 2024 RECEPTION: Sat., Nov. 16 from 4-7 p.m. West Orange Arts Center 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ Pop Up Art Exhibit: Rey Arvelo & Joanne Leone Meet the artists, enjoy the art with wine & cheese. Free event open to the community. Make it a night of culture …

Pop Up Art Exhibit: Rey Arvelo & Joanne Leone – Nov 2024 at West Orange Arts Center Read More »

     Arts Chair, Patricia Mitrano, Speaks on the Topic of Arts in Medicine at Art Reception for Reimagining Pain Through Art in Maplewood, NJ Closing reception: October 13th, 2024   The closing reception occurred at the 1978 Arts Center in Maplewood, New Jersey. This show was sponsored by the Maplewood Division of Arts and …

Arts in Medicine, A Growing Trend to Support Health & Well-being Presented by Patricia Mitrano Read More »

West Orange Arts Council Presents “Unidos Juntos de Nuevo” in Observance of Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition on display: Now through October 26, 2024 WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) presents Unidos Juntos de Nuevo (United Together Again) an art exhibition in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. Together we celebrate our multicultural …

New Art Show: “Unidos Juntos de Nuevo” at West Orange Arts Center thru until Oct. 26, 2024 Read More »

WEST ORANGE ARTS COUNCIL 2024 Unidos Juntos de Nuevo Exhibit West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ Show Dates September 14, 2024 – October 26, 2024 (Saturdays Noon-4pm at West Orange Arts Center) Drop-off: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 (11am -1pm) Reception: TBD      Pick-Up: Saturday, October 26, 2024 The West Orange …

Call For Artists 2024 “Unidos Juntos de Nuevo Exhibit” at The West Orange Arts Center Read More »

The West Orange Arts Council had its opening reception for the Juneteenth celebration. It was a great showing of art that lift one’s spirits and help people to experience the exhibit “Juneteenth Joy: Unchained”. This was a captivating art exhibit celebrating freedom, resilience, and creativity. Curated with passion by gallerist Rey Arvelo, this exhibit showcases …

WOAC Celebrating “Juneteenth Joy: Unchained’” with an Artist’s Reception & Film Screening Read More »

In this month of June we take time to celebrate the West Orange Arts Council and the 25 years that they have taken to cultivate and share the arts to the Essex County, NJ community. Over the 25 years they have held over 75 art exhibitions that have given many local artist’s the platform to …

Celebrating 25 Years of The West Orange Arts Council in Essex County, NJ Read More »

Join Us And Experience The Emotionally Evocative Exhibit Of Calligraphically–Infused Paintings Today! Closing reception is planned for Sunday June 30th from 2-5pm. Please Note: This workshop and the closing event on June 30th are part of ongoing partner programming with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s community engagement department. Rare is the chance to experience a …

Eleanor Winters “Paris / Auschwitz: Remembering the Children” at Jewish Museum of NJ Read More »

West Orange Arts Council’s Juneteenth Joy: Unchained Exhibit Part of West Orange’s Juneteenth Film Festival Exhibition on display: June 8, 2024, through July 6, 2024 Artist’s Reception & and Film Screening: Saturday, June 22, 2024 Gallery Hours: Saturdays: Noon – 4 pm WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) announces Juneteenth Joy: …

New Art Show: “Juneteenth Joy: Unchained Exhibit” At West Orange Arts Center 6/8 – 7/6 Read More »